Prayers From A Mom

So this week we are praying for peace and comfort as we move forward with an emptiness in our hearts. I just got off the phone with Randall after he was editing the first episode this week. He said WOW, every mom needs to hear this.

I was raw and real as I had my own little emotional breakdown during the FB Live trying to move forward from such an unexpected loss.

This week we are also starting a challenge to help us enjoy the holidays by focusing on what is truly important. I talked a lot about it in the podcast this week. You can join our Enjoy the Holiday Challenge by clicking here.

ACTION STEPS:

1) Do the next right thing. This will look different for everyone. That might mean crawling out of bed when you want to sleep all day or go for a long walk/run to clear your head.

2) Continue giving yourself GOLD stars all week. Every task you do, grab the gold star, put it in its place, and say out loud...Thank you God for this gift.

3) Focus more on your relationships than the holiday task that needs to be done.

4) Listen this week to Prayers From a Mom Podcast and join me in praying for this each day. You can also listen to Enjoying Your Blended Family and hear us talk on this important topic.

5) Sign up for the Enjoy the Holiday Challenge, there will be a book included.

FOCUSED PRAYER:

Father,

You are such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You're a proven help in times of trouble, more than enough, and always available when I need you. Help me and my family walk into this next season with peace, love, and joy. Help me focus more on the things that matter like relationships and less on the overwhelming task of the holidays. Show me things I can clear from my schedule so I can be present in my life. I want to be like the good samaritan and not only see a need and meet it but go the extra mile for those God places in my path. Help me and my family be your hands and feet during the holidays by reflecting your love.

In Jesus Name, Amen!

SCRIPTURE FOCUS THIS WEEK:

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 A Time for Everything

1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. 2 A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. 4 A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. 5 A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. 6 A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. 7 A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. 8 A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace. 9 What do people really get for all their hard work? 10 I have seen the burden God has placed on us all. 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end. 12 So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. 13 And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.

Luke 10: 38-42 Jesus Visits Martha and Mary

38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord's feet, listening to what he taught. 40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn't it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me." 41 But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her."

Luke 10:30-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan

30 Jesus replied with a story: "A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. 31 "By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. 33 "Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, 'Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I'll pay you the next time I'm here.' 36 "Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?" Jesus asked. 37 The man replied, "The one who showed him mercy." Then Jesus said, "Yes, now go and do the same."

SHOW RESOURCES:

ENJOYING THE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE, 25 Days of Great Joy for Christmas

This challenge is not about doing more for the holidays but doing more of what matters.

WANT MORE…

New episodes come out every Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Join our FaceBook Group family PRAYERS FROM A MOM live Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Check out our website ENJOYING THE MOMENT to read more of our story.

You can contact me HERE.

So this week we are praying for peace and comfort as we move forward with an emptiness in our hearts. I just got off the phone with Randall after he was editing the first episode this week. He said WOW, every mom needs to hear this.

I was raw and real as I had my own little emotional breakdown during the FB Live trying to move forward from such an unexpected loss.

This week we are also starting a challenge to help us enjoy the holidays by focusing on what is truly important. I talked a lot about it in the podcast this week. You can join our Enjoy the Holiday Challenge by clicking here.

ACTION STEPS:

1) Do the next right thing. This will look different for everyone. That might mean crawling out of bed when you want to sleep all day or go for a long walk/run to clear your head.

2) Continue giving yourself GOLD stars all week. Every task you do, grab the gold star, put it in its place, and say out loud...Thank you God for this gift.

3) Focus more on your relationships than the holiday task that needs to be done.

4) Listen this week to Prayers From a Mom Podcast and join me in praying for this each day. You can also listen to Enjoying Your Blended Family and hear us talk on this important topic.

5) Sign up for the Enjoy the Holiday Challenge, there will be a book included.

FOCUSED PRAYER:

Father,

You are such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You're a proven help in times of trouble, more than enough, and always available when I need you. Help me and my family walk into this next season with peace, love, and joy. Help me focus more on the things that matter like relationships and less on the overwhelming task of the holidays. Show me things I can clear from my schedule so I can be present in my life. I want to be like the good samaritan and not only see a need and meet it but go the extra mile for those God places in my path. Help me and my family be your hands and feet during the holidays by reflecting your love.

In Jesus Name, Amen!

SCRIPTURE FOCUS THIS WEEK:

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 A Time for Everything

1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. 2 A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. 4 A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. 5 A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. 6 A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. 7 A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. 8 A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace. 9 What do people really get for all their hard work? 10 I have seen the burden God has placed on us all. 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. 12 So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. 13 And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.

Luke 10: 38-42 Jesus Visits Martha and Mary

38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. 40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” 41 But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 10:30-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan

30 Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. 31 “By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. 33 “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’ 36 “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. 37 The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”

SHOW RESOURCES:

ENJOYING THE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE, 25 Days of Great Joy for Christmas

This challenge is not about doing more for the holidays but doing more of what matters.

WANT MORE…

New episodes come out every Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Join our FaceBook Group family PRAYERS FROM A MOM live Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Check out our website ENJOYING THE MOMENT to read more of our story.

You can contact me HERE.

So this week we are praying for peace and comfort as we move forward with an emptiness in our hearts. I just got off the phone with Randall after he was editing the first episode this week. He said WOW, every mom needs to hear this.

I was raw and real as I had my own little emotional breakdown during the FB Live trying to move forward from such an unexpected loss.

This week we are also starting a challenge to help us enjoy the holidays by focusing on what is truly important. I talked a lot about it in the podcast this week. You can join our Enjoy the Holiday Challenge by clicking here.

ACTION STEPS:

1) Do the next right thing. This will look different for everyone. That might mean crawling out of bed when you want to sleep all day or go for a long walk/run to clear your head.

2) Continue giving yourself GOLD stars all week. Every task you do, grab the gold star, put it in its place, and say out loud...Thank you God for this gift.

3) Focus more on your relationships than the holiday task that needs to be done.

4) Listen this week to Prayers From a Mom Podcast and join me in praying for this each day. You can also listen to Enjoying Your Blended Family and hear us talk on this important topic.

5) Sign up for the Enjoy the Holiday Challenge, there will be a book included.

FOCUSED PRAYER:

Father,

You are such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You're a proven help in times of trouble, more than enough, and always available when I need you. Help me and my family walk into this next season with peace, love, and joy. Help me focus more on the things that matter like relationships and less on the overwhelming task of the holidays. Show me things I can clear from my schedule so I can be present in my life. I want to be like the good samaritan and not only see a need and meet it but go the extra mile for those God places in my path. Help me and my family be your hands and feet during the holidays by reflecting your love.

In Jesus Name, Amen!

SCRIPTURE FOCUS THIS WEEK:

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 A Time for Everything

1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. 2 A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. 4 A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. 5 A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. 6 A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. 7 A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. 8 A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace. 9 What do people really get for all their hard work? 10 I have seen the burden God has placed on us all. 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end. 12 So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. 13 And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.

Luke 10: 38-42 Jesus Visits Martha and Mary

38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord's feet, listening to what he taught. 40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn't it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me." 41 But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her."

Luke 10:30-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan

30 Jesus replied with a story: "A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. 31 "By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. 33 "Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, 'Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I'll pay you the next time I'm here.' 36 "Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?" Jesus asked. 37 The man replied, "The one who showed him mercy." Then Jesus said, "Yes, now go and do the same."

SHOW RESOURCES:

ENJOYING THE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE, 25 Days of Great Joy for Christmas

This challenge is not about doing more for the holidays but doing more of what matters.

WANT MORE…

New episodes come out every Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Join our FaceBook Group family PRAYERS FROM A MOM live Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Check out our website ENJOYING THE MOMENT to read more of our story.

You can contact me HERE.

So this week we are praying for peace and comfort as we move forward with an emptiness in our hearts. I just got off the phone with Randall after he was editing the first episode this week. He said WOW, every mom needs to hear this.

I was raw and real as I had my own little emotional breakdown during the FB Live trying to move forward from such an unexpected loss.

This week we are also starting a challenge to help us enjoy the holidays by focusing on what is truly important. I talked a lot about it in the podcast this week. You can join our Enjoy the Holiday Challenge by clicking here.

ACTION STEPS:

1) Do the next right thing. This will look different for everyone. That might mean crawling out of bed when you want to sleep all day or go for a long walk/run to clear your head.

2) Continue giving yourself GOLD stars all week. Every task you do, grab the gold star, put it in its place, and say out loud...Thank you God for this gift.

3) Focus more on your relationships than the holiday task that needs to be done.

4) Listen this week to Prayers From a Mom Podcast and join me in praying for this each day. You can also listen to Enjoying Your Blended Family and hear us talk on this important topic.

5) Sign up for the Enjoy the Holiday Challenge, there will be a book included.

FOCUSED PRAYER:

Father,

You are such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You're a proven help in times of trouble, more than enough, and always available when I need you. Help me and my family walk into this next season with peace, love, and joy. Help me focus more on the things that matter like relationships and less on the overwhelming task of the holidays. Show me things I can clear from my schedule so I can be present in my life. I want to be like the good samaritan and not only see a need and meet it but go the extra mile for those God places in my path. Help me and my family be your hands and feet during the holidays by reflecting your love.

In Jesus Name, Amen!

SCRIPTURE FOCUS THIS WEEK:

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 A Time for Everything

1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. 2 A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. 4 A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. 5 A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. 6 A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. 7 A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. 8 A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace. 9 What do people really get for all their hard work? 10 I have seen the burden God has placed on us all. 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. 12 So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. 13 And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.

Luke 10: 38-42 Jesus Visits Martha and Mary

38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. 40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” 41 But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 10:30-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan

30 Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. 31 “By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. 33 “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’ 36 “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. 37 The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”

SHOW RESOURCES:

ENJOYING THE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE, 25 Days of Great Joy for Christmas

This challenge is not about doing more for the holidays but doing more of what matters.

WANT MORE…

New episodes come out every Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Join our FaceBook Group family PRAYERS FROM A MOM live Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Check out our website ENJOYING THE MOMENT to read more of our story.

You can contact me HERE.

So this week we are praying for peace and comfort as we move forward with an emptiness in our hearts. I just got off the phone with Randall after he was editing the first episode this week. He said WOW, every mom needs to hear this.

I was raw and real as I had my own little emotional breakdown during the FB Live trying to move forward from such an unexpected loss.

This week we are also starting a challenge to help us enjoy the holidays by focusing on what is truly important. I talked a lot about it in the podcast this week. You can join our Enjoy the Holiday Challenge by clicking here.

ACTION STEPS:

1) Do the next right thing. This will look different for everyone. That might mean crawling out of bed when you want to sleep all day or go for a long walk/run to clear your head.

2) Continue giving yourself GOLD stars all week. Every task you do, grab the gold star, put it in its place, and say out loud...Thank you God for this gift.

3) Focus more on your relationships than the holiday task that needs to be done.

4) Listen this week to Prayers From a Mom Podcast and join me in praying for this each day. You can also listen to Enjoying Your Blended Family and hear us talk on this important topic.

5) Sign up for the Enjoy the Holiday Challenge, there will be a book included.

FOCUSED PRAYER:

Father,

You are such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You're a proven help in times of trouble, more than enough, and always available when I need you. Help me and my family walk into this next season with peace, love, and joy. Help me focus more on the things that matter like relationships and less on the overwhelming task of the holidays. Show me things I can clear from my schedule so I can be present in my life. I want to be like the good samaritan and not only see a need and meet it but go the extra mile for those God places in my path. Help me and my family be your hands and feet during the holidays by reflecting your love.

In Jesus Name, Amen!

SCRIPTURE FOCUS THIS WEEK:

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 A Time for Everything

1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. 2 A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. 4 A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. 5 A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. 6 A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. 7 A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. 8 A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace. 9 What do people really get for all their hard work? 10 I have seen the burden God has placed on us all. 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end. 12 So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. 13 And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.

Luke 10: 38-42 Jesus Visits Martha and Mary

38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord's feet, listening to what he taught. 40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn't it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me." 41 But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her."

Luke 10:30-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan

30 Jesus replied with a story: "A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. 31 "By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. 33 "Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, 'Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I'll pay you the next time I'm here.' 36 "Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?" Jesus asked. 37 The man replied, "The one who showed him mercy." Then Jesus said, "Yes, now go and do the same."

SHOW RESOURCES:

ENJOYING THE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE, 25 Days of Great Joy for Christmas

This challenge is not about doing more for the holidays but doing more of what matters.

WANT MORE…

New episodes come out every Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Join our FaceBook Group family PRAYERS FROM A MOM live Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Check out our website ENJOYING THE MOMENT to read more of our story.

You can contact me HERE.

So this week we are praying for peace and comfort as we move forward with an emptiness in our hearts. I just got off the phone with Randall after he was editing the first episode this week. He said WOW, every mom needs to hear this.

I was raw and real as I had my own little emotional breakdown during the FB Live trying to move forward from such an unexpected loss.

This week we are also starting a challenge to help us enjoy the holidays by focusing on what is truly important. I talked a lot about it in the podcast this week. You can join our Enjoy the Holiday Challenge by clicking here.

ACTION STEPS:

1) Do the next right thing. This will look different for everyone. That might mean crawling out of bed when you want to sleep all day or go for a long walk/run to clear your head.

2) Continue giving yourself GOLD stars all week. Every task you do, grab the gold star, put it in its place, and say out loud...Thank you God for this gift.

3) Focus more on your relationships than the holiday task that needs to be done.

4) Listen this week to Prayers From a Mom Podcast and join me in praying for this each day. You can also listen to Enjoying Your Blended Family and hear us talk on this important topic.

5) Sign up for the Enjoy the Holiday Challenge, there will be a book included.

FOCUSED PRAYER:

Father,

You are such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You're a proven help in times of trouble, more than enough, and always available when I need you. Help me and my family walk into this next season with peace, love, and joy. Help me focus more on the things that matter like relationships and less on the overwhelming task of the holidays. Show me things I can clear from my schedule so I can be present in my life. I want to be like the good samaritan and not only see a need and meet it but go the extra mile for those God places in my path. Help me and my family be your hands and feet during the holidays by reflecting your love.

In Jesus Name, Amen!

SCRIPTURE FOCUS THIS WEEK:

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 A Time for Everything

1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. 2 A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. 4 A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. 5 A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. 6 A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. 7 A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. 8 A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace. 9 What do people really get for all their hard work? 10 I have seen the burden God has placed on us all. 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. 12 So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. 13 And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.

Luke 10: 38-42 Jesus Visits Martha and Mary

38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. 40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” 41 But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 10:30-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan

30 Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. 31 “By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. 33 “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’ 36 “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. 37 The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”

SHOW RESOURCES:

ENJOYING THE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE, 25 Days of Great Joy for Christmas

This challenge is not about doing more for the holidays but doing more of what matters.

WANT MORE…

New episodes come out every Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Join our FaceBook Group family PRAYERS FROM A MOM live Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Check out our website ENJOYING THE MOMENT to read more of our story.

You can contact me HERE.

So this week we are praying for peace and comfort as we move forward with an emptiness in our hearts. I just got off the phone with Randall after he was editing the first episode this week. He said WOW, every mom needs to hear this.

I was raw and real as I had my own little emotional breakdown during the FB Live trying to move forward from such an unexpected loss.

This week we are also starting a challenge to help us enjoy the holidays by focusing on what is truly important. I talked a lot about it in the podcast this week.

You can join our Enjoy the Holiday Challenge by clicking here.

ACTION STEPS:

1) Do the next right thing. This will look different for everyone. That might mean crawling out of bed when you want to sleep all day or go for a long walk/run to clear your head.

2) Continue giving yourself GOLD stars all week. Every task you do, grab the gold star, put it in its place, and say out loud...Thank you God for this gift.

3) Focus more on your relationships than the holiday task that needs to be done.

4) Listen this week to Prayers From a Mom Podcast and join me in praying for this each day. You can also listen to Enjoying Your Blended Family and hear us talk on this important topic.

5) Sign up for the Enjoy the Holiday Challenge, there will be a book included.

FOCUSED PRAYER:

Father,

You are such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You're a proven help in times of trouble, more than enough, and always available when I need you. Help me and my family walk into this next season with peace, love, and joy. Help me focus more on the things that matter like relationships and less on the overwhelming task of the holidays. Show me things I can clear from my schedule so I can be present in my life. I want to be like the good samaritan and not only see a need and meet it but go the extra mile for those God places in my path. Help me and my family be your hands and feet during the holidays by reflecting your love.

In Jesus Name, Amen!

SCRIPTURE FOCUS THIS WEEK:

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 A Time for Everything

1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. 2 A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. 4 A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. 5 A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. 6 A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. 7 A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. 8 A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace. 9 What do people really get for all their hard work? 10 I have seen the burden God has placed on us all. 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end. 12 So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. 13 And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.

Luke 10: 38-42 Jesus Visits Martha and Mary

38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord's feet, listening to what he taught. 40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn't it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me." 41 But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her."

Luke 10:30-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan

30 Jesus replied with a story: "A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. 31 "By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. 33 "Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, 'Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I'll pay you the next time I'm here.' 36 "Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?" Jesus asked. 37 The man replied, "The one who showed him mercy." Then Jesus said, "Yes, now go and do the same."

SHOW RESOURCES:

ENJOY THE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE, 25 Days of Great Joy for Christmas

This challenge is not about doing more for the holidays but doing more of what matters.

WANT MORE…

New episodes come out every Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Join our FaceBook Group family PRAYERS FROM A MOM live Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Check out our website ENJOYING THE MOMENT to read more of our story.

You can contact me HERE.

So this week we are praying for peace and comfort as we move forward with an emptiness in our hearts. I just got off the phone with Randall after he was editing the first episode this week. He said WOW, every mom needs to hear this.

I was raw and real as I had my own little emotional breakdown during the FB Live trying to move forward from such an unexpected loss.

This week we are also starting a challenge to help us enjoy the holidays by focusing on what is truly important. I talked a lot about it in the podcast this week.

You can join our Enjoy the Holiday Challenge by clicking here.

ACTION STEPS:

1) Do the next right thing. This will look different for everyone. That might mean crawling out of bed when you want to sleep all day or go for a long walk/run to clear your head.

2) Continue giving yourself GOLD stars all week. Every task you do, grab the gold star, put it in its place, and say out loud...Thank you God for this gift.

3) Focus more on your relationships than the holiday task that needs to be done.

4) Listen this week to Prayers From a Mom Podcast and join me in praying for this each day. You can also listen to Enjoying Your Blended Family and hear us talk on this important topic.

5) Sign up for the Enjoy the Holiday Challenge, there will be a book included.

FOCUSED PRAYER:

Father,

You are such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You're a proven help in times of trouble, more than enough, and always available when I need you. Help me and my family walk into this next season with peace, love, and joy. Help me focus more on the things that matter like relationships and less on the overwhelming task of the holidays. Show me things I can clear from my schedule so I can be present in my life. I want to be like the good samaritan and not only see a need and meet it but go the extra mile for those God places in my path. Help me and my family be your hands and feet during the holidays by reflecting your love.

In Jesus Name, Amen!

SCRIPTURE FOCUS THIS WEEK:

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 A Time for Everything

1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. 2 A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. 4 A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. 5 A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. 6 A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. 7 A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. 8 A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace. 9 What do people really get for all their hard work? 10 I have seen the burden God has placed on us all. 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. 12 So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. 13 And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.

Luke 10: 38-42 Jesus Visits Martha and Mary

38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. 40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” 41 But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 10:30-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan

30 Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. 31 “By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. 33 “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’ 36 “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. 37 The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”

SHOW RESOURCES:

ENJOY THE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE, 25 Days of Great Joy for Christmas

This challenge is not about doing more for the holidays but doing more of what matters.

WANT MORE…

New episodes come out every Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Join our FaceBook Group family PRAYERS FROM A MOM live Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Check out our website ENJOYING THE MOMENT to read more of our story.

You can contact me HERE.

So this week we are asking God to help us recognize all the good things we do to help our family survive and thrive in this world.

Then we are praising God for giving us those gifts. The gift of our family, the gift of motherhood, and the gifts and talents in each of us.

ACTION STEPS:

1) Ask God to help you recognize ways you show up for your family every day that you (and them) may take for granted.

2) Give yourself GOLD stars all week. Every task you do, grab the gold star, put it in its place, and say out loud...Thank you God for this gift.

3) Ask your kids what you've done for them that they really love or appreciate about you. DO MORE OF THAT!

4) Listen this week to Prayers From a Mom Podcast and join me in praying for this each day. You can also listen to Enjoying Your Blended Family and hear us talk on this important topic.

FOCUSED PRAYER:

Father, Why am I so hard on myself? I beat myself up for the things I do wrong, but I struggle to celebrate all that I do that is right. Help me recognize the many things I do that help my family function and succeed every day. Show me all the ways I am like the noble/virtuous Proverbs 31 woman. Thank you for entrusting me with my children and giving me the ability and resources to care for their needs. Lord, I give you all the glory because in my own strength I am weak but you make me strong.

In Jesus Name, Amen!

SCRIPTURES TO PRAY THIS WEEK:

Matthew 24:45-47

45 "A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them. 46 If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward. 47 I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.

Matthew 25:14-23

14 "Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone. 15 He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to the last—dividing it in proportion to their abilities. He then left on his trip.

Proverbs 31:10-31 A Wife of Noble Character

(I personalized the scripture with the word 'you' instead of she/her)

10 Who can find a virtuous and capable wife/mother? You are more precious than rubies. 11 Your husband can trust you, and you greatly enrich his life. 12 You bring him good, not harm, all the days of your life. 13 You find wool and flax and busily spins it. 14 You are like a merchant's ship, bringing food from afar. 15 You get up before dawn to prepare breakfast for your household and plan the day's work for your servant girls. 16 You go to inspect a field and buy it; with your earnings, you plant a vineyard. 17 You are energetic and strong, a hard worker. 18 You make sure your dealings are profitable; your lamp burns late into the night. 19 Your hands are busy spinning thread, your fingers twisting fiber. 20 You extend a helping hand to the poor and open your arms to the needy. 21 You have no fear of winter for your household, for everyone has warm clothes. 22 You make your own bedspreads. You dress in fine linen and purple gowns 23 Your husband is well known at the city gates, where he sits with the other civic leaders. 24 You make belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants. 25 You are clothed with strength and dignity, and you laugh without fear of the future. 26 When you speak, your words are wise, and you give instructions with kindness. 27 You carefully watch everything in your household and suffer nothing from laziness. 28 Your children stand and bless you. Your husband praises you: 29 "There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!" 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. 31 You will be rewarded for all you have done. Your deeds publicly declare your praise.

SHOW RESOURCES:

ENJOYING THE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE, 25 Days of Great Joy for Christmas

WANT MORE…

New episodes come out every Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Join our FaceBook Group family PRAYERS FROM A MOM live Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Check out our website ENJOYING THE MOMENT to read more of our story.

You can contact me HERE.

So this week we are asking God to help us recognize all the good things we do to help our family survive and thrive in this world.

Then we are praising God for giving us those gifts. The gift of our family, the gift of motherhood, and the gifts and talents in each of us.

ACTION STEPS:

1) Ask God to help you recognize ways you show up for your family every day that you (and them) may take for granted.

2) Give yourself GOLD stars all week. Every task you do, grab the gold star, put it in its place, and say out loud...Thank you God for this gift.

3) Ask your kids what you've done for them that they really love or appreciate about you. DO MORE OF THAT!

4) Listen this week to Prayers From a Mom Podcast and join me in praying for this each day. You can also listen to Enjoying Your Blended Family and hear us talk on this important topic.

FOCUSED PRAYER:

Father, Why am I so hard on myself? I beat myself up for the things I do wrong, but I struggle to celebrate all that I do that is right. Help me recognize the many things I do that help my family function and succeed every day. Show me all the ways I am like the noble/virtuous Proverbs 31 woman. Thank you for entrusting me with my children and giving me the ability and resources to care for their needs. Lord, I give you all the glory because in my own strength I am weak but you make me strong.

In Jesus Name, Amen!

SCRIPTURES TO PRAY THIS WEEK:

Matthew 24:45-47

45 “A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them. 46 If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward. 47 I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.

Matthew 25:14-23

14 “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone. 15 He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to the last—dividing it in proportion to their abilities. He then left on his trip.

Proverbs 31:10-31 A Wife of Noble Character

(I personalized the scripture with the word 'you' instead of she/her)

10 Who can find a virtuous and capable wife/mother? You are more precious than rubies. 11 Your husband can trust you, and you greatly enrich his life. 12 You bring him good, not harm, all the days of your life. 13 You find wool and flax and busily spins it. 14 You are like a merchant’s ship, bringing food from afar. 15 You get up before dawn to prepare breakfast for your household and plan the day’s work for your servant girls. 16 You go to inspect a field and buy it; with your earnings, you plant a vineyard. 17 You are energetic and strong, a hard worker. 18 You make sure your dealings are profitable; your lamp burns late into the night. 19 Your hands are busy spinning thread, your fingers twisting fiber. 20 You extend a helping hand to the poor and open your arms to the needy. 21 You have no fear of winter for your household, for everyone has warm clothes. 22 You make your own bedspreads. You dress in fine linen and purple gowns 23 Your husband is well known at the city gates, where he sits with the other civic leaders. 24 You make belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants. 25 You are clothed with strength and dignity, and you laugh without fear of the future. 26 When you speak, your words are wise, and you give instructions with kindness. 27 You carefully watch everything in your household and suffer nothing from laziness. 28 Your children stand and bless you. Your husband praises you: 29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. 31 You will be rewarded for all you have done. Your deeds publicly declare your praise.

SHOW RESOURCES:

ENJOYING THE HOLIDAY CHALLENGE, 25 Days of Great Joy for Christmas

WANT MORE…

New episodes come out every Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Join our FaceBook Group family PRAYERS FROM A MOM live Monday-Thursday at 6:30 AM (CST).

Check out our website ENJOYING THE MOMENT to read more of our story.

You can contact me HERE.